KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,343 km
835 miles
TCZ
Tengchong
China
Distance
1,343 km
835 mi / 725 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM TCZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tengchong Tuofeng Airport
IATA Code KTM TCZ
ICAO Code VNKT ZUTC
City Kathmandu Tengchong
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.940000, 98.490000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tengchong (TCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) in Tengchong, China is 1,343 kilometers (835 miles / 725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Kathmandu, it's 05:01 in Tengchong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,860 feet between the two airports. Tengchong Tuofeng Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tengchong (TCZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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